December 5, 2008, 07:54 PM | #26 |
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your right about that
I probably wont leave weapons in the case for more than a couple of hours but you never know I guess I should spend the money on the closed cell.
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December 8, 2008, 07:08 PM | #28 |
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since I don't have any new foam yet I tried out my foam cutter on a case I have already
It worked well and was pretty fast I have to hurry up nd get some foam
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December 8, 2008, 07:54 PM | #29 |
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Did these cases over 15 years ago, closed cell polyethylene. Traced around the contents then used a drill press with router bit to make the reliefs. Foam is sturdy enough for the upper level to be used as removable tray....each case is a double decker configuration.
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December 9, 2008, 11:49 AM | #30 |
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What weight should be used?
I am also interested in replacing the foam in my cases with the Polyethylene foam. I was looking between the 2.2 lb and the 4 lb. I am not sure if the 4 lb is overkill or not.
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December 10, 2008, 06:04 AM | #31 |
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It doesn't matter if the foam in a Pelican case is open or closed pore, as the case itself has a gasket, and is water tight. Just keep desiccant in it. Pelican also makes foam that doesn't carry static electricity, if you're concerned about instruments like laser, scope reticle lights; etc...
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December 10, 2008, 04:32 PM | #32 |
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Check surplus houses/stores. I got mine in a 4'x 6' or 8' sheet and have cut various configurations to hold long guns handguns and ammo in my pelican case. My bug out settup will hold my encore, O/U and a couple of handguns plus ammo for all.
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December 10, 2008, 08:44 PM | #33 |
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nice job Rembrandt
I wish I had more guns to fill my case
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January 27, 2011, 12:52 PM | #34 |
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Gun Case Foam
Nemesis,
In your pic the case has mix of two foams. The egg crate foam on top is an open celled foam which has the regrettable properties of wicking moisture and gun oil. It's not a great medium for long term storage of a metal framed firearm because it will eventually leave permanent marks where the foam makes contact with the gun. (You'll begin to see an egg crate "shadow" effect on the metal parts of your firearm where the foam touches.) The bottom however looks like a rather nice closed cell polyethelene foam with a very small cell structure which is far more appropriate for longer term strorage. It has a very low moisture and oil wicking properties and is resistant to most gun oils and even some solvents it may come into contact with. In general, any open celled foam should be considered for short term transport only and not long term storage unless you want egg crate patterns left on the metal parts of your guns. The closed cell polyethelene foams you really want can be found online or in some marine / boat supply stores as it's often used in marine seat cushions and inside canoe or kayak buklheads for floatation without retaining water. |
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January 27, 2011, 04:06 PM | #36 |
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Thanks Neologian but I don't store my gun in the case. I plan on changing the foam to closed cell I was just getting the hang of my cutter.
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I heard a horror story on foam. Fellow had shipped expensive sporter to gunsmith out west..truck either broke down, or it was a holiday..can't remember..but the gun was in that semi for a long time..this was in desert in summer. Foam desintegrated under heat..gun got to smith alright..but had bounced around in that now loose case all the way! Dinged up pretty bad.
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